This is one of the scriptures that have “haunted” me the past few years. After God began His work in me, and feeling the tug of some sort of ministry, I too began to count the cost. It is very humbling in so many ways.

Great Law of Discipleship

Luke 14:33     So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

What is the cost? In any endeavor or any expense, you typically weigh the cost. Homes, cars, appliances, food, you get the idea. What we are asking is, what do we receive, and what do we forsake, to move forward. Cause and effect. What is being asked here is really, what is more important to you. What you possess, what you will loose, and what you will gain.

Matthew Henry calls this portion of scripture the Great Law of Discipleship.  Have you felt God working in you? I have counted the cost, which are great. His Word tells us it will be a road full of persecution. It will come at a high cost. But once you feel it, you can’t deny it, you can’t hide it, you possess it.

There is security in remaining still.

There is Faith in forsaking all and moving forward.